Addressing our state’s housing crisis
February 03, 2023
Dear Neighbor, Hello from Olympia, where today is day 26 of our 105-day Legislative Session! This week, I have been busy attending committee hearings, visiting with constituents and testifying on my parental rights bill. As you may remember from my last newsletter, I reintroduced Senate Bill 5024 which would seek to increase... Read More...
2023 Legislative Session begins in person!
January 20, 2023
Dear friends and neighbors, Hello from Olympia, where we’ve completed the second week of the 2023 Legislative Session! I am excited that after two years of mostly virtual sessions, we are once again back in person. As we start a new year, I want to thank you all for the... Read More...
Bipartisan group of Senate leaders say enough is enough, time for Kreidler to step down as insurance commissioner
June 16, 2022
A bipartisan group of Senate leaders today called on state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign, calling his actions in office “appalling” and “unacceptable,” after he fired a whistle-blower who came forward with allegations of abusive and inappropriate workplace behaviors. “The claims of inappropriate workplace conduct were disturbing on their... Read More...
2022 Legislative session in the rear view mirror
March 11, 2022
Dear Friends and Neighbors, With the 2022 legislative session now in the rearview mirror, I wanted to update you on some of the highlights of this 60-day legislative session. It has been an honor for me to represent and serve the people of the 16th district and be your voice... Read More...
Transportation proposal increases taxes, punishes drivers
February 18, 2022
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to update you on an emerging issue that legislators are currently addressing: the Senate Democrats’ Transportation Funding Plan (SB 5974).  In a very one-sided manner, the majority party put together a plan for the state of Washington with absolutely no respect or regard for... Read More...